Job Description

Title: Project Director, Civic Engagement Fund Project

Company Name: HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Bangladesh

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Employment Status: Contractual

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 10 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ This call for expression of interest is subject to successful acquisition of a Civic Engagement Fund project in Bangladesh. We are looking for a Project Director to join with our organization tentatively from 01 March 2023 or upon agreement.
∎ A contract of two years, with possibility of extension.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Strategically steer and manage the project by maintaining a good understanding of the context, and national, regional and international policies and strategies regarding civic engagement and governance;
∎ Strongly promote gender, socially inclusive and development effective principles and standards in all areas of engagement;
∎ Develop and supervise the implementation of capacity development initiatives to strengthen organisational capacities and thematic competences of partner organisations;
∎ Manage partnership and sub-contractors' agreements and oversee grantees;
∎ Experience in running civil society organisations grants programme;
∎ Supervise the project staff, ensure compliance to HR policies and guidelines;
∎ Develop project workplans, operational budgets and progress reports;
∎ Ensure timely and transparent financial and narrative reporting;
∎ Provide technical advice on local governance, social protection and innovative procedures that will be tested under the project;
∎ Provide advice on advocacy and policy dialogue;
∎ Guide and supervise policy related studies carried out under the project by implementing partners or consultants;
∎ Participate in policy dialogue at different levels, in formal and informal thematic working groups at national, regional and global level;
∎ Ensure accurate information updates and contribute project experiences for wider organizational learning, media coverage and donor events.

Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 10 years of proven track record in project management and leadership in the domain of local governance, civic engagement, or capacity development programmes;
∎ Specific knowledge on social protection and social safety nets;
∎ Specific knowledge on gender and social inclusion in local governance processes;
∎ Experience in coaching and capacity building of staff and partners;
∎ Experience in strategic project planning, design and implementation;
∎ Working in fragile contexts;
∎ Experience in South Asia - international experience in civic engagements and grant management outside of South Asia region would be a plus;
∎ Demonstrate high-level technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills;
∎ Fluent in English both written and spoken.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Attractive working conditions and a satisfactory and challenging job in a multicultural team.
∎ In addition, we will offer the attractive salary package along with the other benefits (festival bonus, provident fund, gratuity and medical insurance) based on your experience and qualification at similar position.

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 7 Sep 2022

Company Information:
∎ 30 Aug 2022
∎ HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Bangladesh
∎ Business : Helvetas Bangladesh is part of a network of independent development organizations. With head offices in Switzerland, Germany and the USA, Helvetas is working in 29 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe. We bring about real change in the lives of over three million disadvantaged people every year. We implement development projects in the areas of water and sanitation, agriculture and nutrition, education, economic development, democracy and peace, and climate and the environment. Helvetas also provides emergency response after disasters.

Category: NGO/Development

: We encourages the qualified candidate to apply online who has relevant experience, education, and skills. Women and disadvantage groups are highly encouraged to apply for this position. Note that Helvetas Bangladesh does not charge any fee for the recruitment process and does not provide TA/DA for interview.

Source: bdjobs.com

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